Saturday's college basketball roundup: ERAU wins; B-CU falls

Published: Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 5:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 12:28 a.m.

Embry-Riddle 78, Brewton-Parker 73

DAYTONA BEACH — ŁEmbry-Riddle (7-1) claimed its second five-point victory in as many days with a comeback win over Brewton-Parker. Ga. (1-6).

Cesar Pastrana had 23 points and five rebounds, while DeForest Carter recorded 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals. Guard Jason Powell also finished in double-figures with 16 points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds.

The Eagles now turn their sights to two Sun Conference games this week in the ICI Center, as Florida Memorial and No. 1 Northwood come to town on Nov. 28 and Dec. 1, respectively.

Valparaiso 77, B-CU 64

VALPARAISO, Ind — ŁBethune-Cookman cut a 22-point Valparaiso lead down to nine, but the Crusaders withstood the Wildcats' second-half runs for a victory in the Joe Cipriano NebraskaŹ

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Ryan Broekhoff scored 26 of his career-high 30 in the first half as the Crusaders (5-1) used an 18-0 run to take an early 20-3 lead. Valpo led 44-28 at half and 50-28 with 18:57 left.

B-CU (2-4) closed to 58-49 on two Paul Scotland free throws with 11:03 left and 65-55 on a Malik Johnson basket with 7:15 to play, but could come no closer.

<p><b>Embry-Riddle 78, Brewton-Parker 73</b></p><p><b>DAYTONA BEACH —</b> Embry-Riddle (7-1) claimed its second five-point victory in as many days with a comeback win over Brewton-Parker. Ga. (1-6).</p><p>Cesar Pastrana had 23 points and five rebounds, while DeForest Carter recorded 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals. Guard Jason Powell also finished in double-figures with 16 points and grabbed a team-high eight rebounds.</p><p>The Eagles now turn their sights to two Sun Conference games this week in the ICI Center, as Florida Memorial and No. 1 Northwood come to town on Nov. 28 and Dec. 1, respectively.</p><p><b>Valparaiso 77, B-CU 64</b></p><p><b>VALPARAISO, Ind —</b> Bethune-Cookman cut a 22-point Valparaiso lead down to nine, but the Crusaders withstood the Wildcats' second-half runs for a victory in the Joe Cipriano Nebraska</p><p>Classic.</p><p>Ryan Broekhoff scored 26 of his career-high 30 in the first half as the Crusaders (5-1) used an 18-0 run to take an early 20-3 lead. Valpo led 44-28 at half and 50-28 with 18:57 left.</p><p>B-CU (2-4) closed to 58-49 on two Paul Scotland free throws with 11:03 left and 65-55 on a Malik Johnson basket with 7:15 to play, but could come no closer.</p><p>Adrien Coleman led B-CU with 19 points, while Alex Smith hit a career-high 17 and Kevin Dukes 16.</p><p>The Wildcats play their home opener 7 p.m. Tuesday against North Florida.</p>